Result oriented schemes needed
Unemployment is emerging as a serious challenge after the Covid-19 pandemic ran rough shod for almost one year now. Most of the developed and the emerging economies are facing a tough time vis-à-vis arranging for lakhs of jobs for the able bodied men and women who faced job loss due to the pandemic. Due to […]
Second thought needed
After Covid-19 made its presence felt in India during March 2020 the entire country came to a standstill. Almost all the sectors that are even considered vital for the economy came to a grinding halt. This included closing down of all educational institutions as well which not only led to the loss of academic loss […]
Biden at work
America recorded yet another chapter in its history. But this time around the world is gazing at one of the biggest democracies with bated breath as the former leadership of the country unsettled various norms and rules that were otherwise considered sacrosanct. Now that January 20 swearing in of President Joe Biden is a reality, […]
Upgrade needed
As surface transport continues to be a cause for concern for the people in Jammu and Kashmir, it is the air connectivity that has been adding to the worries of the travelers here during the past few winters now. When the Jammu-Srinagar highway remained closed for most part of January and previous months as well […]
Think about the commoners
As the Jammu-Srinagar national highway has been giving passengers a tough time and air travel getting out of the reach of even the upper class, the clamor for having an airlines services for Jammu and Srinagar seems to be the need of the hour. Technically speaking the highway has remained closed for most of the […]
Increased suicides a concern
The past two weeks have once again witnessed increased suicides in Jammu and Kashmir raising serious concerns among the society members at large. Reports said that during the past two weeks nearly 15 suicide cases were reported in Jammu division alone while Kashmir valley also witnessed a surge in cases. Suicides is emerging as one […]
Take care
Our young generation is faced with many issues and one among them which of course should be of prime concern is the use of tobacco products. The use of tobacco products among the youth is growing with every passing day. One of the prime reasons for its increased use is that the government at present […]
Covid effects
During the times of pandemic the handicrafts sector has been one of the worse hit as the demand for products, not only in India but worldwide decreased to an all time low. This resulted into loses worth crores and joblessness for thousands of artisan, craftsmen and small time traders. The situation not only gave rise […]
Water scarcity
Every now and then we write in our columns about the lack of basic facilities in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir. The two main issues that have still been left unresolved are providing safe drinking water to the people and helping them achieve a good network of roads. Jammu and Kashmir has abundant water […]
Highway troubles
Half of the January month is over and if one is truthful about the Jammu-Srinagar highway one can say it with ease that the highway remained motorable for three of four days. This has been happening for quite long now and now that a portion of the highway has caved in near Ramban the authorities […]